Deepen community engagement through CDC programmes and volunteers by Aggregating Resources, Building Capabilities and Connecting Partners in the South West District.
People's Association
Senior Manager (Projects), SW CDC
Fixed Terms
Closing on 14 Feb 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Projects Management and Development
- Assist Assistant Director /Deputy General Manager / General Manager in the planning, development, execution and management of CDC programmes and initiatives.
- Network, coordinate and develop joint CDC programmes or partnerships with Community and Corporate Partners, schools as well as other Government agencies, in achieving set targets and objectives of the Government/PA/CDC.
- Conceptualise, develop and administer CDC programmes and budgets in accordance with plans, targets and objectives of the CDC and its Functional Committees.
- Monitor day-to-day operation and performance of CDC programmes and initiatives.
- Ensure compliance to Corporate Governances in line with the Government/ PA/CDC policy and guidelines.
Council and Stakeholder Engagement
- Facilitate recruitment, appointment and re-appointment, as well as engagement of CDC Members, to ensure a high-level of involvement and active participation.
- Provide guidance to the staff on secretariat support to CDC members, including Functional Committee meetings and networking with partners.
- Represent CDC at national/district/divisional and Functional Committee Meetings, to network and strengthen partnerships.
- Represent CDC as Community Relationship Manager (CRM) to strengthen and forge relationships with the divisions.
Leadership and Coaching
- Develop, supervise and guide the staff in the conceptualization, development and execution of CDC programmes.
- Coach, oversee and ensure timely submission of papers and reports by the staff, i.e. Concept and budget papers, progress update reports, CDC programme post-mortem reports, Notes of Meetings, BSC reports, etc.
- Provide real-time feedback and advice to management and staff on staffing and operations matters.
What we are looking for
- Assist and participate in cross PA divisions and CDC programmes and initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Assistant Director / Deputy General Manager / General Manager.
Knowledge & Skills
At least 3 – 5 years of working experience.
Relevant working experience and/or have significant contribution(s) in other extra-curricular portfolio of similar nature.
About your application process
This job is closing on 14 Feb 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within People's Association or the wider Public Service.
About People's Association
The People’s Association was set up in 1960, in a time of racial and communal strife, to foster racial harmony and social cohesion. Today, we continue to be driven by the same purpose - to build an inclusive, united and resilient Singapore. We create spaces and opportunities for people of different backgrounds to participate and volunteer in their community. Through community participation, we connect people and deepen relationships to build communities of mutual care and trust.
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